Description
Melt-in-your-mouth creamy brie meets tart cranberry sauce and toasted pecans in this irresistible Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie. Whether you’re planning holiday appetizers, wine night snacks, or simple party food ideas, this quick and easy recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that takes only 15 minutes from start to finish—ideal for spontaneous entertaining or elegant gatherings. A favorite for fans of creamy cheese, festive flavors, and quick snack ideas.
Ingredients
1 8 oz wheel of brie
0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
0.25 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place brie on the sheet. Spoon cranberry sauce over the top.
3. Sprinkle chopped pecans generously. Drizzle honey if using.
4. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the center is soft but not bursting.
5. Remove and let sit for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs.
6. Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or apple slices.
Notes
Use double or triple cream brie for ultra-gooey texture.
Don’t overbake—watch closely around the 10-minute mark to avoid bursting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 wheel
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg